Michael Casson
Michael Casson OBE (2 April 1925 - 12 December 2003) born in London, was an English studio potter, referred to as "respected and charismatic". He studied art and woodwork at Shoreditch College, and ceramics at Hornsey College of Art, and was one of the founding potters of the Craft Potters Association, a co-operative that acquired a shop and gallery in central London in 1958. In 1976, Casson devised and presented "The Craft of the Potter" for the BBC a series that involved practical demonstrations and discussion about the craft of the potter.
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- Name
- Michael Casson
- Born
- 2 April 1925
- Birthplace
- London, England
- Died
- 12 December 2003
- Education
- Shoreditch College Hornsey College of Art
- Known for
- Painting
- Nationality
- United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- ceramicist · television presenter
- Honours
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Languages
- English
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Michael Casson OBE (2 April 1925 - 12 December 2003) born in London, was an English studio potter, referred to as "respected and charismatic". He studied art and woodwork at Shoreditch College, and ceramics at Hornsey College of Art, and was one of the founding potters of the Craft Potters Association, a co-operative that acquired a shop and gallery in central London in 1958. In 1976, Casson devised and presented "The Craft of the Potter" for the BBC a series that involved practical demonstrations and discussion about the craft of the potter.
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He was known for studio pottery and painting. His work is in the V&A museum London.
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• Name — Michael Casson • Born — 2 April 1925 • Birthplace — London, England • Died — 12 December 2003 • Education — Shoreditch College Hornsey College of Art • Known for — Painting • Illustration — Thrown jug by Michael Casson
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Michael Casson is recorded as having received Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Recognition and collections. Casson received Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
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Michael Casson born.
2003
Michael Casson died.
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- 1.Michael Casson - Obituaries, News. The Independent. 17 December 2003.
- 2.University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. Interpreting Ceramics : issue 6.
- 3.Northwalespotters.co.uk. Michael Casson MBE. 2003-12-12.
- 4.Walter Keeler. Obituary: Michael Casson. The Guardian. 2003-12-27.
- 5.Museum, Victoria and Albert. Search Results. Victoria and Albert Museum.
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